Ruiselede

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  Ruiselede
 
Location on map of Belgium
Coat of arms Location of Ruiselede in West Flanders
Geography
Country Belgium
Region Flag of Flanders Flemish Region
Community Flag of Flanders Flemish Community
Province Flag of West Flanders West Flanders
Arrondissement Tielt
Coordinates 51°02′N 03°23′E / 51.033, 3.383Coordinates: 51°02′N 03°23′E / 51.033, 3.383
Area 30.20 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population
– Males
– Females
- Density
5,113 (January 1, 2006)
50.26%
49.74%
169 inhab./km²
Age distribution
0–19 years
20–64 years
65+ years
(01/01/2006)
23.37%
57.27%
19.36%
Foreigners 0.84% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate 4.99% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income 11,222 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor Greet De Roo
Governing parties RKD
Other information
Postal codes 8755
Area codes 051
Web address www.ruiselede.be

Ruiselede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. This town only comprises the town of Ruiselede proper. On January 1, 2006 Ruiselede had a total population of 5,113. The total area is 30.20 km² which gives a population density of 169 inhabitants per km².

Ruiselede was the location of a coastal radio site. From 1923 to 1940 it had a VLF aerial.

Village centre, with town hall and church of Our Lady
Village centre, with town hall and church of Our Lady


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